What comes out of their mouths holds little value. They say the right things. Also you don’t want to alienate the team you leave. WHy piss off a market you enjoyed a good relationship with? Not good to have anyone burn your jersey!

As for Kyrie, this cat is very different. Last week he was all abuzz with LA. This week its Brooklyn. His people should not be saying a damn think if they are “his people”. I could see Kyrie put out smoke screens to mess with folks. HE is in NY cuz he is from NJ, his parents live there, he just bought a place there and none of this matters to where he resigns. Tell me where he is on July 30th and with who.

Case, you chatted with CJ McCollum or this is what your read. Who did he speak with? Its not common that players talk about others and where they are going. If they are friends especially! Instinctively it would seem if he is that tight with Kyrie he’d put out some smoke as well.

Caseloads wrote:based on chatting with cj at the gym today in manhattan

who's CJ?

"No, he's going to the Nets, because he's from NJ, but he'll still be playing in NY"
Does that seem reasonable? Forget Kyrie the Grumpy teammate and not great with young players. Its easier to change an attitude than a jumpshot and Kyrie can change.
If Nets did not feel good about his locker room presences they not sign him. I trust Marks and Atkinson who have their culture in place. Either Kyrie adheres to it or everyone should walk.

CJ (can't we all be on a first name basis with him too now?) comment really just does not make any sense.
No disrespect, but seems like a lot to disclose to a guy you just met in the locker-room.
There is a lot of chatter about him to the Nets. Personally Im good with that. I dont' hate the nets because we have not had a legit rivalry with them in a long time.
But I like the idea of both NY teams being competitive. Love to see meaningful games between the two in the future. NY basketball gets elevated by having relevant teams playing relevant games!

Caseloads wrote:I'm just letting you know what he said. Period.

All this subject to change

Im not challenging the validity of the statement. Just wondering if it what he said made sense to you and in the context by which he said it.
Its funny you said about how he look in person. I met Dr J in his playing days and he was sitting. His upper torso was not large. About avg man size. He was all legs, arms, and hands. I was a waiter at that moment. Cool dude.

He was a few years removed from Long Island and said: "big fan over the years, was at the last game in Uniondale, Thank you!!! Have to ask if you would have liked to play for knicks".......

He said: "Oh man, things working out pretty good in Philly, things happen for a reason I guess!, can you bring me more bread?" I wanted to ask him about Durant but he also wanted more butter.

knicks1248 wrote:

Nalod wrote:

knicks1248 wrote:

Caseloads wrote:based on chatting with cj at the gym today in manhattan

who's CJ?

McCollum

oooohkkk...so why should we believe CJ again?

I missed that part

Kyrie was born a knicks fan....But everybody has their opinion, including CJ. And everybody has the right to be undecided or continue to change their minds like Kyrie.

This is a big decision for their career.

I just don't see Kyrie going to Brooklyn, they already have a PG who couldve been a finalist for most improved player in the NBA. And he's a little cheaper than Kyrie.

But I'm sure more rumors like this will increase as we approach July 1st.

blkexec wrote:

knicks1248 wrote:

Nalod wrote:

knicks1248 wrote:

Caseloads wrote:based on chatting with cj at the gym today in manhattan

who's CJ?

McCollum

oooohkkk...so why should we believe CJ again?

I missed that part

Kyrie was born a knicks fan....But everybody has their opinion, including CJ. And everybody has the right to be undecided or continue to change their minds like Kyrie.

This is a big decision for their career.

I just don't see Kyrie going to Brooklyn, they already have a PG who couldve been a finalist for most improved player in the NBA. And he's a little cheaper than Kyrie.

But I'm sure more rumors like this will increase as we approach July 1st.

His situation in with the nets would be no different than it was in boston, and why would a PG be on the nets bucket list when they have russel who is a very good pg..

In fact I would have no problem taking Russell if kyrie prefers Brooklyn

Nalod wrote:

knicks1248 wrote:

blkexec wrote:

knicks1248 wrote:

Nalod wrote:

knicks1248 wrote:

Caseloads wrote:based on chatting with cj at the gym today in manhattan

who's CJ?

McCollum

oooohkkk...so why should we believe CJ again?

I missed that part

Kyrie was born a knicks fan....But everybody has their opinion, including CJ. And everybody has the right to be undecided or continue to change their minds like Kyrie.

This is a big decision for their career.

I just don't see Kyrie going to Brooklyn, they already have a PG who couldve been a finalist for most improved player in the NBA. And he's a little cheaper than Kyrie.

But I'm sure more rumors like this will increase as we approach July 1st.

His situation in with the nets would be no different than it was in boston, and why would a PG be on the nets bucket list when they have russel who is a very good pg..

In fact I would have no problem taking Russell if kyrie prefers Brooklyn

I think Russell would be great off the ball.
They can trade one of their fine young guards for other pieces.
Russell can play PG and keep Kyrie fresh and when he misses his 15-20 games.
Not every situation is replicated. So no, its not Boston.
Their attendance is pathetic. He is fun to watch. $$$$ Nets basketball club is in the entertainment business.

GoNyGoNyGo wrote:better the Nets than our Knicks! Kyrie to Brooklyn!!!

His situation with the knicks is much better than he would have with the NETS.